Results Postprocessing

Chapter Overview

In this chapter, aspects of reviewing results will be covered:

A.Viewing Results

B.Scoping Results

C.Exporting Results

D.Coordinate Systems & Directional Results

E.Solution Combinations

F.Stress Singularities

G.Error Estimation

H.Convergence

The capabilities described in this section are applicable to all ANSYS licenses, except when noted otherwise

A. Viewing Results

-When selecting a results branch, the Context toolbar displays ways of viewing results:

-In addition, the “Timeline” also has an animation toolbar which lets the user set animation controls

Displacement Scaling

For structural analyses (static, modal, buckling),
the deformed shape can be changed:

-By default, a scale factor “multiplies” actual displacements.

-The user can change to true scale or undeformed displays.

Legend Controls

Right Clicking on the legend in the graphics area allows the user to modify the legend controls.

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Manipulating the Legend

Independent Bands allow neutral colors to represent regions of the model above or below the specified legend limits.

Display Method

The “Geometry” button controls the contour display method. Four choices are available:

“Exterior” is the default display option and is most commonly used.

“IsoSurfaces” is useful to display regions with the same contour value.

“Capped IsoSurfaces” will remove regions of the model where the contour values are above (or below) a specified value.

“Slice Planes” allow a user to ‘cut’ through the model visually. A capped slice plane is also available, as shown on the left.

Capped IsoSurfaces are manipulated by an independent controller:

-Icons allow isosurface cap to be top or bottom.

-The striped areas of the legend show what values will not be displayed.

-The cap threshold can be controlled via the slider or by typing the value directly

Contour Settings

The “Contours” button controls the way in which contours are shown on the model

Outline Display

The “Edges” button allows the user show the undeformed geometry or mesh

Section Planes

Section Planes can be added and edited in both the preprocessor as well as the post processor.

-To add a section plane select the “Draw Section Plane” icon, then click-drag with the left mouse.

-Selection planes can be turned on/off using the check box in the details view.

-Delete section planes using the delete icon.

-Edit section planes by highlighting desired plane name and using the ‘handle’ in the Graphics window.

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